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New Carcinogens Named
Health officials named eight new substances that are thought to be carcinogens.
How Dietary Fiber Could Impact Cancer Treatment
The amount of fiber in your diet may influence how effective certain cancer treatments will be.
Should Older People Still Get Colorectal Cancer Screenings?
Health officials say colorectal cancer screening can stop after age 75 in some cases. But could there be a benefit to continuing screening after that age?
Approved: New Imaging Rx for Ovarian Cancer
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medication to help surgeons find ovarian cancer lesions.
Cancer Info on Social Media May Be False
Reading about cancer treatment on social media? You might not be getting accurate information.
Aerosol Sunscreens Recalled
Johnson & Johnson is recalling several of its sunscreen products due to the presence of a potentially cancer-causing substance.
Staying Safe in the Summer Sun
There's no better way to enjoy the summer than to get outside in the sun. But it's important to keep sun safety in mind while you're enjoying the heat.
New Lung Cancer Rx Targets Common Mutation
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new lung cancer treatment that targets a common tumor mutation.
FDA OKs Targeted Lung Cancer Rx
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a targeted drug for a type of non-small cell lung cancer.
US Cancer Deaths Drop
Over the past two decades, cancer deaths in the United States dropped by 27 percent. But there is still work to be done.